Sangria for the longest time was just known for being a summer drink to enjoy in the warm weather. But sangria is too good just for one season! Warm festive flavors come together in this wintery cocktail. Perfect for any…

I learned a lot more about The Barn (Community Center) while going through some old 1945 Western Worlds recently. On the front page of the May 10, 1945, issue, there is an item headlined "Dance to Benefit Community Hall."

Holidays can be stressful, but sitting down at the end of the day with friends, family, and a festive cocktail (or a kid-friendly alternative) reminds us that holidays are about connecting. These delicious drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are the…

Christmas just isn’t the same without all those wonderful smells: pine sap, peppermint candy canes, cinnamon sweets baking in the oven, and of course, chestnuts roasting on an open fire. These simple DIY projects will make your home smell warm…

I am going way back in history for this week's column because I want to share several of my "new" postcards that I mentioned in last week's column. I am choosing the first one because there is quite a story…

If you’re entertaining for the holidays, you’ve likely taken care to festively decorate your home as well as spent time cooking and cleaning. But have you thought about what your home smells like? A fresh Christmas-y scent can really complete…

(BPT) - The holiday season is about spending quality time with family and friends. Many people will host gatherings and parties during this time of year. Keep stress levels at an all-time low by taking some seamless shortcuts to pull…

The first picture I am sharing this week was taken in 1978 when the Bandon Historical Society museum was located in the Masonic (old bank) building. Although the negative envelope says that this is the opening of their timber display,…

The holiday season revolves around food. It all starts with a feast for Thanksgiving. Then, we jump right into a whole month of parties with plenty of tasty treats. That can add up to a lot of time in the…